This term, Message Wales have hosted Youth Nights in both Swansea and Cardiff, bringing together young people from across South Wales (from Pembroke to Swansea, Bridgend, Pontypridd, Cardiff and Newport!).
Across the two events, the team welcomed over 500 young people from more than 35 different churches, creating a great opportunity for young people to come together, worship and encounter God.
In Cardiff, the young people explored the question ‘What is Worship?’, thinking about what it means to worship God in every area of our lives. In Swansea, they looked at ‘God as Creator’ and what it means to pray for our world, encouraging young people to think about how they can play a part in bringing God’s love and hope to those around them.
One of the most beautiful things to see at both events was young people connecting with God through creativity.
Using different art mediums, they were able to express their worship, prayers and responses in ways that were meaningful to them. We heard several stories of young people who sometimes struggle to connect with God, encountering him in a really personal way at Youth Nights. It was so encouraging to see how God was meeting young people in different ways and giving them new ways to express their faith.
At the Cardiff Youth Night, the team also felt led to share the gospel and invite young people to respond. One young person made a response that evening and, excitingly, went along to church for the very first time that Sunday!
It’s been amazing to see young people from so many different churches coming together, growing in their faith and discovering new ways to encounter God.
Find out more about Youth Nights at message.org.uk/youth-nights
